Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series November 15 - 23, 2025.
In addition to registering HERE,
to confirm your spot you will need to fill out this intake form: INTAKE FORM
Description: 9 days on a 24-acre 68-animal Farm and Nature Sanctuary as we learn bioconstruction techniques, material science, and alternative ways of building together.
What you learn:
Basics of mixing & installing cob, light clay straw, and bousillage
Mixing and applying earth-based and lime-based finishing plasters
Making and installing bottle bricks
Benefits of clay walls and material science
Basics of building envelope construction
Hands on building experience
Material sources and circularity
Material carbon embodiment and decarbonization tactics
Project: With Habitat Recovery Project, we are creating a hexagonal Earth Church as a spiritual beacon. We will be expanding upon the structure that was built in our Phase 1 Bioconstruction Workshop.
This course is for you if… you want a holistic perspective on alternative building techniques and processes
What's Included:
✓ hands-on experience in various bioconstruction techniques
✓ hands-on education in tool use and maintenance including lumber mill
✓ one-on-one guidance from experienced female builders
✓ presentations for local environmentally-rooted community members
✓ three meals a day
✓ free tent camping onsite
✓ Internet access
Habitat Recovery Project
Snow White Sanctuary
Vinton, LA, 70668
FAQs
Lodging in Vinton
- AirBNB Glamping tents available onsite https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46553986
- Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
- Cobblestone Inn
Closest Airports
- Lake Charles, Louisiana (30 min, we can provide pickup)
- Houston, TX (2 hours drive, can take a FLIX bus to Beaumont or Lake Charles for pickup)
- New Orleans (4 hours drive, can go to Mardi Gras and take a FLIX bus to Lake Charles for pickup)
Lunch & Water: Provided on site
Available the farm:
Farm Fresh Eggs, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Oysters straight off the boat, Small outdoor stove available, Animal Experiences, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Bees and more!
There’s a few nearby restaurants in our town of Vinton for close and affordable meals. If you’re a foodie it’s worth driving out of town to experience the exquisite food Louisiana is known for.
In Vinton:
Amazing Sausages
Jenn’s Southern Kitchen
Restaurants at Delta Downs Racetrack
Arby’s Fast Food
Orange, TX Options:
Olde Orange Cafe
The Hut BBQ
Barry’s Greek Grill
Mi Casa Mexican
Tia Juanita’s
Sulphur:
Village Coffee House
Joe’s Italian Pizzeria
El Tapatio Mexican
Lake Charles:
Coffee:30
Restaurant Calla
121 Bistro
Pujo St Cafe
+ so many more!
Highly recommended nearby attractions to check out (and they’re FREE!):
-Shangri La Botanical Garden
-Stark Museum of Art
-Delta Downs Racetrack
Also help plan your visit to SWLA with this resource:
https://www.visitlakecharles.org